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Manny Castañeda
Manny Castaneda (born, 1954-died June 30, 2024) was a Filipino actor, director and screenwriter. Career Castañeda first appeared as an actor in the movie ''Aliw''. He was best known for his roles in '' Oro Plata Mata'', '' Sana’y Wala Nang Wakas'', and ''Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo''. He also directed the movies ''Sa Kabilugan ng Buwan'', ''May Isang Pamilya'', and ''Shame''. Death Castañeda was found dead in his apartment on June 30, 2024, three days after he was last seen. According to his nephew, he died due to complications of heart and kidney disease. Filmography As an actor * ''Aliw'' (1979) * ''Oro, Plata, Mata'' (1982) * ''Relasyon'' (1982) * ''Desire'' (1982) * ''Bukas Luluhod ang mga Tala'' (1984) * ''Sana'y Wala nang Wakas'' (1986) * ''Sic O'Clock News'' (1987-1990) * ''Darna'' (1991) * ''Gwapings: The First Adventure'' (1992) * ''Hindi Kita Malilimutan'' (1993) * ''Nang Iniwan Mo Ako'' (1997) * ''Scorpio Nights 2'' (1999) * '' Pinay Pie'' (2003) * ''Sakal, Sakali, S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippine Star
''The Philippine Star'' (self-styled ''The Philippine STAR'') is an English-language newspaper in the Philippines and the flagship brand of the Philstar Media Group. First published on July 28, 1986, by veteran journalists Betty Go-Belmonte, Max Soliven and Art Borjal, it is one of several Philippine newspapers founded after the 1986 People Power Revolution. Its sister publications include business newspaper '' BusinessWorld''; Cebu-based, English-language broadsheet '' The Freeman''; Filipino-language tabloids '' Pilipino Star Ngayon'' and ''Pang-Masa''; Cebuano-language tabloid ''Banat'', online news portals Philstar.com, PhilstarLife.com, Interaksyon (formerly with News5), LatestChika.com, Wheels.PH, PropertyReport.PH, Multiverse.PH and TV/digital production unit Philstar TV. In March 2014, the newspaper was acquired by MediaQuest Holdings, Inc., a media conglomerate subsidized by the PLDT Beneficial Trust Fund, after the company purchased a majority stake in Philsta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oro, Plata, Mata
() is a 1982 Philippine historical war drama film co-written and directed by Peque Gallaga. The screenplay written and adapted by José Javier Reyes was based on the story developed by Gallaga, along with Mario Taguiwalo and Conchita Castillo. The film is considered to be Gallaga's most significant contribution to the Philippine cinema. Set in the Philippine island of Negros during World War II, it tells the story of how two '' hacendero'' families cope with the changes brought about by the war. In translation, the movie is also known either as "''Gold, Silver, Bad Luck''" or "''Gold, Silver, Death''." The title refers to the traditional Spanish Filipino architectural superstition saying that design elements in a house (particularly staircases) should not end in a multiple of three, in keeping with a pattern of oro (gold), plata (silver), and mata (bad luck). The film is structured in three parts that depict this pattern played out in the lives of the main characters, from a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas
''Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas'' (International title: ''Timeless'' / ) is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Jerome C. Pobocan and FM Reyes, it stars by Jericho Rosales, Kristine Hermosa, Diether Ocampo and Angelika Dela Cruz. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from May 19, 2003 to July 9, 2004, and was replaced by '' Hiram''. It is a love story of two star-crossed lovers who suffer for their parents' long forgotten sins. Christian and Ara battle the odd twists and turns of fate in the hopes of protecting a love that withstands the test of time. The series ran for two seasons in the second to final season Diether Ocampo and Angelika Dela Cruz became new regular cast members leaning in for a new plot twist revolving around Dela Cruz and Rosales' Character and Ocampo and Hermosa's characters on the soap. This was the first television series in the Philippines to have a finale based solely on the outcome of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo
(''Choked, Maybe, Help Me'') is a 2007 Filipino romantic comedy film written and directed by Jose Javier Reyes. It is sequel to the 2006 film with Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo reprising their roles (both from ''Ysabella'' until it ended on January 18, 2008). The film was released through Star Cinema on December 25, 2007, as part of the 33rd Metro Manila Film Festival. Plot Prologue Angie and Jed were jolted awake by the sound of their son Rafa crying. As Jed prepared to get up and attend to him, he stumbled and fell off the bed, landing with a thud. Sakal As first-time parents, Jed and Angie struggle to balance work and caring for their son, Rafa. They rarely visit their families, avoiding Belita, who is focused on her campaign for councilor of Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija. Rommel, frustrated by Belita’s political ambitions, is especially irritated when she orders neighbors to paint their houses yellow, her favorite color. Meanwhile, Charito is heartbroken that Jed never ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rappler
Rappler (portmanteau of the words "rap" and "ripples") is a Mass media in the Philippines, Filipino online news website based in Pasig, Metro Manila, the Philippines. It was founded by 2021 Nobel Peace Prize laureate and convicted cyberlibelist Maria Ressa along with a group of fellow Filipino journalists as well as technopreneurs. It started as a Facebook page named MovePH in August 2011 and evolved into a website on January 1, 2012. In 2018, agencies under the Government of the Philippines, Philippine government initiated legal proceedings against Rappler. Rappler and its staff alleged it was being targeted for its revelations of corruption by government and elected officials, the usage of bots and trolls favoring Rodrigo Duterte's administration, and documenting the Philippine drug war. In October 2021, Rappler co-founder Ressa, alongside Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for safeguarding freedom of expression in their homelands. History ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sic O'Clock News
''Sic O'Clock News'' is a Philippine television news satire show broadcast by IBC. Directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya, it stars Jaime Fabregas, Ces Quesada, Manny Castañeda, Junix Inocian, Joji Isla, Hero Bautista, Rene Requiestas, Wilson Go, Jon Achaval, Celeste Bueno, Dina Padilla, Errol Dionisio, Ching Arellano, Khryss Adalia, Nonoy Oplas, Nonie Buencamino, Domeng Landicho. It aired from January 4, 1987, to September 15, 1990. The series who had hitherto been known to make serious and adult-themed films, and also marked the acting debut of Ces Quesada. Cast * Jimmy Fabregas as Sonny Esguerra (1987–1990) *Ces Quesada as Lilian Polly Catubusan Labaybay (1987–1990) *Hero Bautista (1988) * Rene Requiestas (1987–1989) *Junix Inocian (1988) *Lou Veloso (1988) * Manny Castañeda *Joji Isla *Wilson Go *Jon Achaval *Ching Arellano *Pen Medina *Errol Dionisio *Celeste Bueno *Dina Padilla *Khryss Adalia *Nonoy Oplas (1989–1990) *Nonie Buencamino (1989–1990) * Domeng Landicho (1989 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darna
Darna () is a superhero appearing in Philippine comics, Filipino comic books created by writer Mars Ravelo and artist Nestor Redondo. The character was introduced during the Golden Age of Comic Books, debuting in ''Pilipino Komiks'' #77 on May 13, 1950. Darna is a retooling of Ravelo's earlier character, Varga (comics), Varga, who first appeared in 1947. With her continued presence in literature and art, Darna has been described as a Filipino cultural icon. Throughout the years, she has been adapted to a number of media platforms, such as film, television, plays and video games. Darna's origin story from the Golden Age relates that she was an extraterrestrial warrior from the planet Marte sent to Earth to fight against common criminals and greater forces of darkness, most famously her archenemy, Valentina (Philippine comics), Valentina. She is manifested by her human alter-ego Narda through the magical stone and is often accompanied by her younger brother, Ding. Darna possesses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pinay Pie
''Pinay Pie'' is a 2003 Filipino comedy film, directed by award-winning multi-genre director Jose Javier Reyes. The film was released to Philippine theaters on September 3, 2003. It stars Vhong Navarro, Joyce Jimenez, Assunta De Rossi and Ai-Ai delas Alas on the lead roles. It is a film about girl power. De las Alas plays Yolly, an aging woman who searches for the man of her dreams. De Rossi plays Love, a beautiful young lady who wants to be famous, and Jimenez plays Karen, an overly hardworking woman. The film's producer, Star Cinema Productions Inc. owned by ABS-CBN Corporation, borrowed actors Brad Turvey and Edward Mendez, from rival TV network, GMA Artist Center (now Sparkle GMA Artist Center). Due to the strong box-office result of ''Ang Tanging Ina'' (2003), the scenes of Ai-Ai delas Alas in the film were extended. Plot The story of three modern Filipina childhood friends share their love of pies. Yolly (Ai-Ai delas Alas) an aging buy-and-sell businesswoman, Karen (Joyce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ang Probinsyano
''FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'' (international title: ''Brothers''; ) is a Philippine television drama action series broadcast by ABS-CBN and Kapamilya Channel. The series is based on the 1996 Philippine film of the same title. Directed by Malu L. Sevilla, Avel E. Sunpongco and Toto Natividad, it stars Coco Martin in the title role. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from September 28, 2015 to August 12, 2022. It is the longest running drama series of ABS-CBN. Series overview ''Ang Probinsyano'' has five narrative arcs or "books" over 9 seasons. The Syndicate Arc ran from 2015 through 2017 spanning the first and second seasons. It focused on the cases Cardo encountered as a member of the CIDG. The Rebellion and Terrorism Arc contains the third and fourth seasons of the series and focused on Cardo's encounters with the "''Pulang Araw''" () as a member of the Special Action Force and undercover under the ''nom de guerre'' "''Agi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Makiling (TV Series)
''Makiling'' is a 2024 Philippine television drama thriller series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Conrado Delgado Peru, it stars Elle Villanueva. It premiered on January 8, 2024 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up. The series concluded on May 3, 2024 with a total of 83 episodes. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Premise Amira is a provincial girl who struggles to pay the debt of her family. Working in Manila, she will encounter a group of powerful and rich people, who will bully her and lead her to a near-death experience. She will later seek justice and take revenge for the things she believe in. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Elle Villanueva as Amira Lirio ;Supporting cast * Derrick Monasterio as Alexander "Alex" Delos Santos * Thea Tolentino as Rosario "Rose" Lirio/ Terra * Kristoffer Martin as Sebastian "Seb" S. Terra * Myrtle Sarrosa as Portia S. Terra * Royce Cabrera as Renato "Ren" Ibarrola * Teejay Marquez as Oliver Vergel * Claire Castr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maalaala Mo Kaya
(, abbreviated as ''MMK'') is a Philippine television drama anthology series broadcast by ABS-CBN and Kapamilya Channel. Hosted by Charo Santos-Concio, its first iteration was aired from May 15, 1991 to December 10, 2022. It is the longest running drama anthology series in the Philippines. The show returned for its second iteration on April 24, 2025 as a limited series for iWantTFC and consists of 13 episodes and on April 26, 2025 on the network's Yes Weekend line up. Its format is a dramatization of real life stories sent in by letter writers. History The program is named after the song " Maalaala Mo Kaya," originally by Constancio de Guzman. A version performed by Dulce was the program's theme until 2004, when it was replaced by Carol Banawa's cover. In 2021, JM Yosures' cover became the new theme. Dulce's version is still used in the final episode's closing credits. In 2025, Tawag ng Tanghalan alumnus and The Voice US Season 26 grand champion Sofronio Vasquez and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DZMM
DZMM (630 AM) Radyo Patrol is a radio station owned by Philippine Collective Media Corporation and operated conjointly with ABS-CBN Corporation under Media Serbisyo Production Corporation. The station's studios is located at the ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center, Sgt. Esguerra Avenue, corner of Mother Ignacia St., Brgy. South Triangle, Diliman, Quezon City, while its transmitter is located along F. Navarette St., Brgy. Panghulo, Obando, Bulacan. DZMM is also simulcast via The Filipino Channel and also has a television channel named ''DZMM TeleRadyo'' (on livestreaming, cable and satellite, and digital TV via PRTV Prime Media) where the studio and hosts of its programs can be seen by its listeners and viewers. Selected programming is also simulcasted on FM Radio (FMR) regional stations nationwide. Formerly the flagship news AM radio station of ABS-CBN since its founding in 1953 (with Radio Philippines Network operating the station from 1973 to 1986), DZMM initially ceased broadca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
